INULIN
Inulin is a polysaccharide and belongs to the prebiotics. Prebiotics serve as a food source for beneficial bacteria that occur naturally on the skin and play an important role in maintaining a balanced skin microbiome.(1-3) As a prebiotic, inulin therefore has the potential to contribute to a healthy skin barrier. (4-5) In combination with alpha-glucan oligosaccharides, inulin can alleviate skin symptoms such as dryness and itching. (6)
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(6) Antão H.S., Passerini E., Guimarães J.P., Saldanha J., Coelho J.D., Fortunato M. (2017). Efficacy, tolerability and acceptability of topical regimens containing the prebiotic Biolin in children suffering from atopic dermatitis. Eur. J. Pediat. Dermatol., 27(2), 102-12.
